Bead/beads

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Date created: probably AD 1600–1700

Culture/People: probably Lenape (Delaware) (archaeological) (attributed)
Previous owner: Caroline R. Decker, Non-Indian, ca. 1841-1917; Etta Decker Russell (Henrietta Decker/Mrs. George Russell), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1868
Donor: Etta Decker Russell (Henrietta Decker/Mrs. George Russell), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1868

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Caroline R. Decker (ca. 1841-1917, of Tottenville, New York); inherited by her daughter Etta Decker Russell (Mrs. George Russell, b. ca. 1868); donated to MAI by Mrs. Russell in 1932.
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Place: New York City, Staten Island, Tottenville; Richmond County; New York; USA
Island Name: Staten Island

See related items: Lenape (Delaware) (archaeological); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 18/2725
Barcode: 182725.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Bead/beads
Media/Materials: Ball clay (kaolin) pipe
Techniques: Abraded

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60c8fa2e0-f136-48f2-b08d-e05b0c3ef073

Record ID: NMAI_195391